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HSANTIBANEZ 10-25-2016 09:03 AM

Good Bye and blue skies Bob Hoover
 
sad news, Bob Hoover passed away...

JonJay 10-25-2016 09:18 AM

A true legend, hero, and one of the nicest people I have ever met. I didn't even know who he was until later, and he didn't care.
Nobody gets out of here alive, but he sure as **** gave it a great shot!
I don't even feel sad. He was one of the greatest of the greatest generation.

climberrn 10-25-2016 09:40 AM

Blue skies and tailwinds Mr. Hoover. It was a pleasure meeting you. You will be missed.

Neal Trombley 10-25-2016 09:49 AM

RIP.... Great American better Pilot

txaviator 10-25-2016 09:57 AM

Movie
 
RIP Mr. Hoover!

And if any of you'll haven't seen the movie "Flying the Feathered Edge", I'd suggest you log out of here now, and go purchase it online. It is incredible.

There's also a nice write-up online about Mr. Hoover today, by our very own Bob Collins.

This is indeed RV related, because I'd highly bet that Mr. Hoover's airshow routine inspired MANY people to become pilots, some of which surely migrated to RV's. His airshow routine was superb.

Geico266 10-25-2016 10:01 AM

Sad news indeed.

dclaffey 10-25-2016 10:11 AM

Great man and never a finer pilot. Always a pleasure to talk to and never got tired of talking airplanes. Fly west my friend, you will be sorely missed. Thankyou for the years of wisdom and keeping the dream alive.

Michael White 10-25-2016 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txaviator (Post 1121636)
RIP Mr. Hoover!

There's also a nice write-up online about Mr. Hoover today, by our very own Bob Collins.

Here's a link to Bob's write-up for anyone interested in taking a look:

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/201...ts-dead-at-94/

JackQT 10-25-2016 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txaviator (Post 1121636)
RIP Mr. Hoover!

And if any of you'll haven't seen the movie "Flying the Feathered Edge", I'd suggest you log out of here now, and go purchase it online. It is incredible.

This. . .very very much this.

On a related note, anybody want to start a betting pool on the number of combined flight hours that will be represented at his funeral?

rv7charlie 10-25-2016 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael White (Post 1121644)
Here's a link to Bob's write-up for anyone interested in taking a look:

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/201...ts-dead-at-94/

I'd just like to say thanks to Bob for the article, and that I really think we should make his Fantasy Legislature project a success.

Charlie
[obligatory ;-) here]


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